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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equal to 13.1–19.3 liters in different 19th-century contexts. historical
2. 2
   A traditional Portuguese unit of land area, equal to 2–10 hectares in different locations. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

bushelportuguese bushel

Etymology

From Portuguese alqueire, from Arabic الكَيْل (al-kayl, “a measure”), from ك ي ل (k y l).

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